Hakuba
Japan ยท Kitaazumi District, Nagano ยท โ
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4.7
Overview
Host of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. A cluster of resorts with varied terrain โ great if you want to sample several mountains in one trip.
๐ Location
Kitaazumi District, Nagano
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Season
Dec โ Apr
๐ด Price guide
Single-resort ticket approx. US$50โ70 / day
๐ท Runs
A valley of 10 resorts
๐ Vertical drop
Approx. 1,000 m+
๐ฏ Levels
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Backcountry
โจ Highlights
- Alps-style mountain scenery
- Lots of resorts to choose from
- Easy to combine with Tokyo
๐ฐ Beginner tips (beginner-friendly โโโ)
- Beginners should try Goryu or Iwatake, which have more green runs
- The Hakuba Valley pass offers better value
- Free shuttle buses run between resorts
๐ Getting there
Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano Station, then about 1 hour by bus.
๐จ Where to stay
Hakuba village has plenty of lodges and hotels; Echoland is the dining hub.
* Prices and seasons are based on previous years and may change. Always check the resort's official announcements.